“Thirty years ago, on the West Front of this Capitol, George Herbert Walker Bush addressed the nation for the first time as our president. He said: ‘We meet on democracy’s front porch. A good place to talk as neighbors and as friends.’ The words of a humble servant who loved... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of President George H. W. Bush: “On Friday, the 94-year journey of George Herbert Walker Bush came to a close. At once, Americans from all walks of life began... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the departure of Senator Dean Heller of Nevada: “I’m sorry to say it is time to begin offering thanks and farewells to members whose Senate service will conclude at... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding remaining business to be completed before the end of the year: “First, for the information of all Senators, key members of the administration will be coming to the Senate at 11:00am this... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding remaining business to be completed before the end of the year: “Yesterday, the Senate returned from our Thanksgiving recess and got back to work. Since the election earlier this month, there has... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding remaining business to be completed before the end of the year: “With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, we are reminded that this year — and this Congress — will soon come... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the nomination of Michelle Bowman for the Federal Reserve Board and the recent bipartisan accomplishments in the Senate: “The Senate’s final order of business this week will be to confirm Michelle Bowman,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization legislation and the president’s nominee to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, Michelle Bowman: “We voted yesterday to advance important legislation that will preserve our national security,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the newly-elected Senators and Republican Leadership who will serve for the 116th Congress: “We’re continuing to welcome our new Senators-elect, who are in town this week for orientation, meetings, and votes... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization legislation before the Senate this week: “This is an exciting week for the Senate. For one thing, we’re beginning to welcome several new members to... Continue Reading